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保税

保稅
bǎoshuì
adjective #69,140

Meanings

  1. 1 bonded (goods, warehouse etc.)
  2. 2 duty-free (pending final destination)

Examples

这些商品存放在保税仓库里。
Zhèxiē shāngpǐn cúnfàng zài bǎoshuì cāngkù lǐ.
These goods are stored in a bonded warehouse.
上海自贸区设有保税区。
Shànghǎi zìmàoqū shè yǒu bǎoshuì qū.
The Shanghai Free Trade Zone has a bonded area.

Tips

usage
'Bonded' means customs duty is held in suspension — the goods are under customs supervision but haven't yet been taxed. Common compounds: 保税区 (bonded zone), 保税仓库 (bonded warehouse), 保税港 (bonded port).

Stroke Order

保 bǎo
税 shuì